Speech Language Pathologist

Speech/Language Pathologist Role Responsibilities The Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) works to ensure the identification and accommodation of eligible children (birth to 36 months old) and their families. The Speech/Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluation and/or treatment programming for infants and toddlers who live in the catchment area of the Program which includes Fort Bend and Waller Counties. The Speech/Language Pathologist provides treatment for enrolled children which is recommended by the interdisciplinary team and may include complex treatment procedures, documenting patient progress in chart in the areas of communication/language development. He/she is responsible for active treatment and documentation of service delivery/need and provides consultations to families as determined by the interdisciplinary team. The Speech/Language Pathologist is responsible for providing training to the program personnel in the areas of communication/language, development, sensory and oral motor/positioning and assistive technology devices/services. The Speech/Language Pathologist supervises assigned Speech/Language Pathologist-Assistant (SLP-A), as needed, according to ASHA requirements. The position works under the direction of assigned member of the Administrative Team. Working hours are Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm. Adjusted time to meet the needs of families and the program may be required, as needed. Salary $77,503.32 - CFY /annually $82,500.00 - SLP /annually $83,706.60 - supervises SLP-A. /annually Required Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills A Master's degree from an accredited university or college in speech and language communication disorders and current license from the Texas State Board of Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology Texas Driver's license Knowledge of infant/child development Knowledge of early intervention techniques Knowledge of community resources Knowledge of assessment techniques Interpersonal skills for positive interaction with individuals Ability to work independently Ability to communicate both orally & in writing Ability to exercise sound judgment in applying departmental policy & procedure Ability to use/interpret standardized testing instruments Current license as Speech/Language Pathologist in Texas Preferred Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills Previous work experience in Pediatric Therapy Bilingual and Pediatrics experience Job Related Physical Requirements Must be able to perform CPR. Must be able to perform moderate lifting and carrying (15#), pushing, stooping, repeated bending, reaching above shoulder, simple grasping, hearing, walking, sitting and twisting. Must have ability to see, write, operate office equipment, operate a motor vehicle and have depth perception. Qualified individual must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Texana Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer